Just bought a 2007 F-150 Lariat with 20" factory wheels, and I'm very unhappy with the ride.
Compared to most GM's (I had a Tahoe and Avalanche before), the ride is rough and not very compliant. I prefer that "softer" feel on the road.
Short of changing the 20" wheels to 18's, anyone know of a way to improve the ride on this particular truck? Perhaps the shocks?
2007-05-21 02:35:05 · 6 answers · asked by southerlandc 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Trade it for a Chevy.
2007-05-21 02:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's gonna be pretty hard to do that, because there are alot of elements that go into the ride of a vehicle. Also, if you soften the suspension you may find that it handles dangerously at high speed. Consider trading it for a new Toyota Tundra. I hear they have a very soft ride.
2007-05-21 09:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah well 20's have small side walls which means a stiffer ride not much else you can do besides maybe air bags ... cheaper to change wheels and tires to a tire with more side wall and flex
2007-05-21 09:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by wonderboy n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your truck wasn't designed to ride smooth with these tires. change the wheels friend you over did it.
2007-05-21 09:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by spotlite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is the wheels and tires. That's the price one pays for style.
2007-05-21 09:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Really not much, it's the nature of the beast. You can add some weight to the back, but then fuel mileage will suffer as a result.
2007-05-21 09:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋